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Gates of the Moon

Arryn castle at the foot of the Giant's Lance, guarding the stair up to the Eyrie.

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At the base of the mountain road below the Eyrie stands this strong, conventional castle, which controls who may begin the climb. The Arryns hold it directly and winter here when the high stair becomes impassable.

Anyone travelling to the Eyrie must pass through its gates, dismount, and continue on mule up the switchbacks. Its keeper is a trusted Vale lord, and the garrison is large enough to make a siege of the mountain approaches pointless.

Distances from Gates of the Moon

Toas the raven fliesby road (approx.)on horseback
Winterfell 780 mi · 1,250 km ≈ 970 mi ≈ 32 days
King's Landing 440 mi · 710 km ≈ 550 mi ≈ 18 days
Casterly Rock 950 mi · 1,530 km ≈ 1,190 mi ≈ 40 days
Highgarden 880 mi · 1,420 km ≈ 1,110 mi ≈ 37 days
The Eyrie 40 mi · 70 km ≈ 50 mi ≈ 2 days
Riverrun 560 mi · 910 km ≈ 710 mi ≈ 24 days
Storm's End 670 mi · 1,080 km ≈ 840 mi ≈ 28 days
Sunspear 1,160 mi · 1,870 km ≈ 1,450 mi ≈ 48 days
Pyke 860 mi · 1,390 km ≈ 1,080 mi ≈ 36 days
Castle Black 1,130 mi · 1,820 km ≈ 1,410 mi ≈ 47 days
Oldtown 1,350 mi · 2,170 km ≈ 1,690 mi ≈ 56 days

Travel times assume about 30 miles a day on horseback with rests, 18 miles a day on foot and 110 miles a day under sail with fair winds. Armies, wagons and winter storms move far more slowly. Distances →